Quality Control Inspector

american cap • Wheatland, PA

20d

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician assures that the organization’s quality system activities produce desired results and that manufactured products meet customer requirements. The role provides technical and process support to engineering, manufacturing, sales, and purchasing groups, and participates in quality system activities and hands-on manufacturing process control. The position requires practical problem-solving and the ability to interpret written, oral, and schedule-format instructions where limited standardization exists. The employee has no supervisory authority, though they may ask others in the department to assist with tasks. The role works in a production-paced operation supporting internal and external customer demands and production changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine daily reports and correspondence and request additional support as needed.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and average using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret part drawings and tolerances.
• Ability to use inspection tools, including bore and pitch tools, micrometers, and calipers, to ensure quality assurance specifications are met.
• Ability to enter data into a computer, including MS Access, Word, and Excel.
• Must be self-motivated, have a sense of urgency and problem-solving skills, and be responsible and self-accountable.
• Must meet the stated physical requirements, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally more than 45 pounds, and pass a vision acuity test.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Some knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Some knowledge of SPC and calibration systems.
• Metals industry and/or testing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and process support to engineering, manufacturing, sales, and purchasing groups.
• Assist with the calibration system.
• Assist with corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with audits and continually improve the Quality Management System.
• Perform hands-on manufacturing process control, including dimensional and visual inspection and record keeping.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and properly care for company and customer property.
• Arrive at work on time for every scheduled shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Control Lead or Director of Quality Assurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED